Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 53

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1300

Posted: 10/31/17 at 12:15pm

She is in until Dec. 3.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[StarFire2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1301

Posted: 10/31/17 at 9:46pm

I liked it better when it was "Chicago - A Musical Vaudeville" and had a colorful set and costume changes. After a while, black on black gets tiresome.

What means nothing for you, means everything for me (c)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1302

Posted: 10/31/17 at 10:12pm

Star, when was it like that?

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

Updated On: 11/7/17 at 10:12 PM

[JBradshaw]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1303

Posted: 11/7/17 at 4:06am

@ Patti the original production was like how star descibed. Look on YouTube for clips.

Speaking of YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E1cB3HC_uMk

So many greats in the ensemble - Deidre Goodwin, Jennifer Frankel (rocking that ponytail), Lillie Kae Stevens, Rosa Curry, Michelle Robinson, Caitlin Carter plus the sexy Rocker

[Lifeoftheparty2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1304

Posted: 11/8/17 at 3:57pm

Any word on the casting through December? I just bought tickets for Dec 12th for my first time, and I see all 3 leads will be done by then.. just wondering if we have any word or announcements who may be joining!

Thanks in advance!

*Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else* -Judy Garland

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1305

Posted: 11/14/17 at 8:00pm

Congratulations to "Chicago" on its 21st anniversary!!

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1306

Posted: 11/14/17 at 11:21pm

Lifeoftheparty2 said: "Any word on the casting through December? I just bought tickets for Dec 12th for my first time, and I see all 3 leads will be done by then.. just wondering if we have any word or announcements who may be joining!

Thanks in advance!"  Soon, there will be a new Billy Flynn.  Telecharge is my main source for casting of Chicago principals.  

 

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[KanderEbb]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1307

Posted: 11/14/17 at 11:48pm

Charlotte d'Amboise and Leigh Zimmerman together? That's too good to be true.

Will try to catch it on this coming Sunday, and if I can't, hopefully the new Billy Flynn will be a good one.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1308

Posted: 11/15/17 at 6:02am

Hey Kander, I'll be in the front row for both shows on Sunday. 

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1309

Posted: 11/21/17 at 4:16pm

Here are the latest cast updates from Telecharge.com.  For those of you who have missed AFW, she'll be Velma for three months.   Also, Tom Hewitt has extended until Nov. 27th.  I must say that he was impressive when I saw him.  He hold that particular note "the" for the longest time.  Before he began that note, I saw that he huffed two or three times.  I'm not sure if his particular "the" note (in "Both Reached For The Gun" is longer than Jason Danieley's, but it is tremendous.   https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1310

Posted: 11/21/17 at 4:20pm

The Chicago National Tour is revving up.  It will start fairly soon with dates in Canada.  I'll probably go to one of the Fort Worth dates (Feb. 16 --18).  I'm surprised the main Chicago website has not updated their tour information.   

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[KanderEbb]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1311

Posted: 11/23/17 at 12:20am

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Hey Kander, I'll be in the front row for both shows on Sunday."

Sorry Patti! I just saw your reply. It was a shame to miss you. 

Leigh Zimmerman has such a Golden Age movie star quality. It was surreal to see how her features caught the limelight. Her Velma was more fierce than I had imagined, but it worked well comparing Ms d'Amboise's goofy, charming and sly characterization, especially in the number "My Own Best Friend". Ms Zimmerman is no doubt a good dancer, but I found her upper body less fluid, especially in the opening number and when she was next to Ms d'Amboise. Well, I'm afraid no one currently on Broadway is able to out-dance Charlotte! By the way, Ms Zimmerman did a clean, effortless split at the end of "I Can't Do It Alone". Overall Ms Zimmerman is a phenomenal Velma and please rush to see her if you plan to see the show.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1312

Posted: 11/23/17 at 8:40am

She reminds me of Julie Newmar in a ways... a sort of statuesque beauty.  I'm not sure what her height is...maybe 5'10"?  She was a lovely person when I spoke to her.  It's always possible that we might not get another chance of seeing her as Velma (considering that there was a 6 year gap since she last played Velma).  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[evic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1313

Posted: 11/23/17 at 10:24am

it is just amazing that these 50 somethings are still dancing so well...It is about discipline and life style. Brava!!!!! For their dedication.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1314

Posted: 11/23/17 at 9:09pm

The first stop of the newest Cellblock Tour is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from Nov. 24-25.  From a Thanksgiving Day photo, I can see that Dylis Croman is Roxie, with Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1315

Posted: 11/28/17 at 8:17pm

The CellBlock Tour dates have finally been posted on the Chicago the Musical Website:   http://chicagothemusical.com/ustour.php

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[TheatreRocks]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1316

Posted: 11/28/17 at 9:34pm

I saw Chicago on Wednesday night. What an amazing show. I loved every second of it. Charlotte D'Amboise is one of the great performers of our time and Leigh Zimmerman is an all out power house. What a rockin orchestra, you could tell everyone on that stage was enjoying what they were doing; bliss. This show is funny, shocking, entertaining, and full of razzle dazzle. It is truly one of a kind and I now know why it has been running for 21 years. You cant get the songs out of your head! My oh my was it phenomenal. Tom Hewitt, Brian O'Brien, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raymond Bokhour, and R. Lowe are all sensational. If you have not seen it, go. I f you have, go again.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1317

Posted: 12/1/17 at 2:28pm

Charlotte d'Amboise has extended her stay as Roxie Hart  to January 28, 2018.  She's an absolute treat to watch!  https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Chicago/Overview

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[ACL2006]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1318

Posted: 12/4/17 at 9:53am

If only I had the time this week to see the show. It's been awhile and you know I won't see it with AFW who comes back again starting next week.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1319

Posted: 12/4/17 at 11:42pm

.....for three whole months.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[tommcge2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1320

Posted: 12/5/17 at 7:30am

My favorite Roxie has to be DeLee Lively. Remember the first time I saw her it was at the Tony Award; she was preseningt one of the awards and I said to myself "Wow". Been following her ever since.

Am currently attempting to enter the world of theatrical blogging and photography. After much deliberation and the admiration of the ladies of the theatre, I wish to perhaps capture this beautiful creations and preserve them for posterity!

[tommcge2]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1321

Posted: 12/5/17 at 7:35am

Sorry for the mistake in my post. I meant to have said Bryn Dowling not DeLee Lively.

Am currently attempting to enter the world of theatrical blogging and photography. After much deliberation and the admiration of the ladies of the theatre, I wish to perhaps capture this beautiful creations and preserve them for posterity!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1322

Posted: 12/7/17 at 6:42am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-CHICAGO-Celebrates-Its-21st-Anniversary-on-Broadway-20171207    There are lots of cool pictures, but with the exception of Barrett  Martin and a chance glimpse of the male dance captain David Bushman, the male cast members are not included.  The photographer could have take one group picture of the male ensemble.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

[dramamama611]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1323

Posted: 12/7/17 at 6:54am

Just because it wasn't published, doesn't mean it wasn't taken. 

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

Updated On: 12/7/17 at 06:54 AM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread#1324

Posted: 12/7/17 at 7:39am

Still, the fact remains that with regards to Chicago publicity / photos, the male cast members seem to get short shrift..on many occasions.  The published photos are the ones that the public sees.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)